TO: Northwest Focal Point Senior Center District Board
FROM: Karin Díaz, Project Director
DATE: June 16, 2021
Title
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE NORTHWEST FOCAL POINT SENIOR CENTER DISTRICT, PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT JB8311E-08-2021 BETWEEN THE AREAWIDE COUNCIL ON AGING, INC. AND THE NORTHWEST FOCAL POINT SENIOR CENTER DISTRICT TO ACCEPT UNIPER PILOT PROGRAM FUNDING TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO SENIORS FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 30, 2020 THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2021 AND AUTHORIZING THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND PROJECT DIRECTOR RENEW THIS AGREEMENT UNDER THE SAME TERM WITHOUT FURTHER BOARD ACTION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND: Each senior will receive equipment to adapt to senior’s television or an app for their smartphone/tablet. Uniper’s tech-enabled service is designed to empower seniors to be more physically and socially active, less lonely, and promote preventive care. Funding for this program is provided by State of Florida Appropriations through and administered by the Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County, Inc. NWFP Senior Center staff will provide training and support to NWFP Senior Center older adults participating in this program.
RECOMMENDATION: TO APPROVE
FISCAL IMPACT: $6,754.80
CONTACT PERSON: Karin Díaz, Project Director